WASHINGTON, DC – On April 29, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement opposing the inclusion of a provision in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act to add five new roundtrip flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). “DCA is already one of the busiest airports in the United States[Read More…]
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U.S. Sen. Capito announces Congressionally Directed Spending awards for water infrastructure upgrades across West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across West Virginia.[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces Commensense Connections week May 6-10
Representatives to visit all 55 counties West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced his office will launch Commonsense Connections Week from Monday, May 6, 2024 to Friday, May 10, 2024. Representatives from Senator Manchin’s office will visit all 55 counties to hear West Virginians’[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVSOM Commencement Ceremony is Friday at 2 p.m.
National osteopathic leader Ira Monka will provide keynote speech during West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine graduation LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) will welcome Ira P. Monka, D.O., as its keynote speaker during the school’s 47th annual Commencement Ceremony. Monka, who is the American[Read More…]
University of Charleston to create new Rehabilitation Science and Athletics Center
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – While many schools are downsizing, the University of Charleston is growing. UC is launching new graduate degree programs in occupational and physical therapy to meet the increasing demands for rehabilitation services in the city, state, and region. The Morrison Rehabilitation Science and Athletics[Read More…]
Want to help your local newspaper and other businesses? Here’s how
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Taking an online survey isn’t a whole lot of fun. They can be boring to fill out and time-consuming. However, West Virginians have the opportunity to take a survey that will not only help local businesses and industry leaders understand the shopping needs[Read More…]
WV Bioscience Summit to highlight Medtech, Biotech Development in Huntington on May 29
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With the goal of highlighting the entrepreneurs, researchers, companies, and institutions that are making a positive difference in West Virginia’s life science community, the West Virginia Bioscience Association will host the 12th Annual West Virginia Bioscience Summit on Wednesday, May 29 in Huntington. The event will take place at Marshall[Read More…]
American Lung Association says air pollution is down in West Virginia
By Logan Cottrell, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The results of the 25th annual American Lung Association State of the Air Report are in, and it looks good for West Virginia. “The American Lung Association’s 25th annual State of the Air Report shows healthy levels of pollution” in West[Read More…]
West Virginia one of three states with federal broadband plan approval
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly one year after the federal government awarded West Virginia more than $1.2 billion for broadband expansion, West Virginia was one of three states whose plan to implement that expansion was approved. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration[Read More…]
Film aims to create new workforce paths for West Virginians returning from prison
By Fred Pace, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Workforce and criminal justice leaders from across West Virginia will join forces next week for a screening of the documentary “Being Free,” from producers of the award-winning PBS series, “Roadtrip Nation.” The film — which follows the journey of three formerly incarcerated[Read More…]
